Significance of Navratri

Navratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated for nine days in the honor of goddess Durga. The Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates starts from 28^th March 2019 to 5^th April 2019 which is Ram Navmi. Navratri is a word which formed by combining two words which are “Nav” means Nine and “Ratri ” means night. The significance of this festival is when the divine power has restored Dhrama in the entire world. Mentioned below are the complete details of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates according to the Hindu calendar.

• Shailputri Puja: Shailputri puja is done of the first day of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates and this puja falls on 28 March. Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on this day which is considered as a part of Goddess Durga. This goddess is worshipped in the shubh mahurat time. The goddess bestows its blessings on to the entire world.
• Brahmacharini Puja: Brahmacharini Puja is done on the second day of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates and the puja falls on 29 March. Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on this day. In Hindu rituals it is believed that Goddess Brahmacharini controls the planet Mangal which is responsible for bringing good fortune, happiness and prosperity in your life. And this whu most of the people do wish this goddess every year.

·         Chandraghanta Puja: Chandraghanta Puja is done on the third day of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates and the puja falls on 30 March. Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on this day. According to Hindu rituals, it is believed that Goddess Chandraghanta controls the planet Venus and she drives bad spirits which are troubling her devotees with the help of moon bell that is present on her forehead.

·         Kushmanda Puja: Kushmanda Puja is done on the fourth day of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates and is worshipped on 31 March. Goddess Kushmanda controls the Sun which provides power, energy, and direction to its devotees.

·         Skandamata Puja: Skandamata Puja is done on fifth day of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates and is worshipped on 1 April. It is believed that Goddess Skandamata is the part of Goddess Parvati. Goddess Skandamata governs the planet Mercury. The devotees worship her inorder to get the blessings of her as well as the blessings of Lord Kartikeya.

·         Katyayani Puja: Katyayani Puja is done on sixth day of the Chaitra Vasant Navratri Dates and will be worshipped on 2 April. Goddess Katyayani controls the Jupiter planet and is worshipped with red flowers. Devotees offer the red flowers to the goddess so that she may bestow them with her blessings.

·         Kalaratri Puja: Kalaratri Puja is done on the seventh day of the Navratri and will be worshipped on 3 April. It is believed that Goddess Kalaratri controls the planet Saturn. She is one of the most powerful goddess and she removes the pain and darkness from the lives of her devotees.

·         Mahagauri Puja: Mahagauri Puja is done on the eighth day of the Navratri and will be worshipped on 4 April. Goddess Mahagauri controls the planet Neptune.

·         Siddhidatri Puja: Siddhidatri Puja is done on the final Ninth day of the Navratri and will be worshipped on 5 April. Goddess Siddhidatri controls the planet Uranus.